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NM: About Restricting Guns
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If they can cherry pick, so can I. How about: A well-regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free stateshall not be infringed. Or, even simpler: A well-regulated militiashall not be infringed.

Which of these do you think best reflects the thinking of the authors? (Hint: you can pick two out of three).

So, three cheers Madam Governor! You have the cojones that these so-called real men lack. Keep it up! You can do gun safety other ways: Theres no reason you cant require safety training, licensing, high really high taxes on guns. And liability insurance. Dont quit now!

NM: Thank you Governor
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The Governor didnt do anything new by seeking to temporarily ban firearms in a dangerous situation. Many consider the Old West to be the heyday of guns, but when the notorious Dodge City Kansas formed as a community in 1878, the first law passed was one prohibiting the carrying of guns in town. In 1840, the State of Alabama shot down (pardon the pun) an effort to overthrow a state-wide gun ban. An Alabama court ruled that the state had a right to dictate when and where its citizens were allowed to carry firearms.

NM: An Assault on Bill of Rights Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The people of New Mexico and, we fear, the people of the United States owe Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina a real debt of gratitude. Medina has stated unequivocally that his department will not enforce an unconstitutional emergency order by Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor of New Mexico, to suspend the right of her constituents to lawfully carry firearms.

The Strategy Underlying USCCAs New Political Arm
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Were focused less on saying gun owner vote for A, B, or C,' Baney told The Reload. Instead, were saying, here are the critical policies; here are the tools and resources necessary for you to make the decision on who you think is best to vote for.

She said the goal is to build a 2A citizens army. Thats not an uncommon mission among gun-rights groups. But USCCAs scale, with over 800,000 paying members, makes it a more realistic short-term goal in the race to shore up the movement as the NRA shrinks in the face of mounting financial and legal issues.

DE: FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuits Challenging Delaware Assault Weapon, Magazine Bans
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Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in its Gray v. Jennings and Graham v. Jennings lawsuits, which challenge Delawares assault weapon and standard capacity magazine bans, respectively. The brief can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

Delawares law banning firearms and ammunition magazines possessed by millions of Americans is flagrantly unconstitutional, argues the brief. Under binding Supreme Court precedent, the law-abiding citizens of this country have an absolute right to possess arms that are in common use. Arms possessed by millions easily meet that description.

GOP Leaders Advocate to Safeguard Gun Owners and Halt Bidens Potential Gun Violence Health Emergency
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In an exclusive report, Fox News reveals that Senator Mike Braun and fourteen other GOP leaders have introduced a new bill called the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2023. This bill aims to prevent the White House from declaring gun violence a national health emergency in order to enact strict gun control measures.

The introduction of this bill comes in response to Democratic New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grishams recent attempt to impose a 30-day prohibition on carrying guns in public areas and state-owned properties in Albuquerque. Governor Grisham justified this action by referring to gun violence as a public health crisis.

NM: San Juan County Commission adopts resolution supporting citizens' Second Amendment rights
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The San Juan County Commission became the latest local government body to take exception to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishams emergency public health order suspending the right of Bernalillo County residents to openly carry or conceal guns in public places when members passed a resolution affirming the Second Amendment rights of citizens earlier this week.

The resolution, presented by Sheriff Shane Ferrari, was adopted by a unanimous vote during the commissions Sept. 19 meeting in Aztec.

CA: Man gets 180 days in jail for illegally possessing gun he used in self-defense shooting
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A man was sentenced to 180 days in county jail Thursday for illegally possessing a gun he used to shoot and kill a man who was attacking him with a knife.

Authorities say that on July 25, Eloy Lobato Jr. shot and killed Christopher Brito following an altercation between the two at a Valero gas station in the 6900 block of Atlantic Avenue. It remains unclear what sparked the altercation.

Lobato fled the scene that day, but was later taken into custody on suspicion of murder and prohibited possession of a firearm by a felon.

FL: Shooting survivor, mother, widow, advocate: Nicole Oulson starts non-profit for kids impacted by gun violence
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On Feb. 14, 2022, the jury went into deliberations. Curtis Reeves, a retired Tampa police captain, was charged with second-degree murder for killing Chad Oulson during an argument over cell phones. It escalated to the point where Reeves admitted to firing a single shot in self-defense. Jurors weighing all the evidence and testimony returned with a verdict of not guilty.

"After the trial, it wasn't the outcome we wanted," Oulson said. "I wanted to make a positive out of a negative and for Lexi to keep her dad's legacy alive."

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Ive always had an outsized fascination with teeny-weeny guns. I guess its primitive human intrigue at something which can inflict such tremendous damage and project power far in excess of its meager size. The smaller a gun gets, the more fascinated I become. This is one of many reasons I dearly love the smallest of the small, as exemplified by the North American Arms (NAA) micro-revolvers.

Lets see that same Hunter Biden fervor applied to everyone who shouldnt have gun access
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In the meantime, it would be wonderful to see the same level of gusto Republicans have for Bidens alleged disregard for gun laws applied to everyone who wants to but shouldnt possess a firearm.

Where was the GOP outrage when a then-17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse used an AR-15 type to kill two men in 2020 during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin? Being under 18, it was illegal for him to possess a rifle. Prosecutors refused to try Rittenhouse on the possession charge,, and he was acquitted of all murder charges after claiming self-defense. The 18-year-old who bought the weapon Rittenhouse used made a deal with the district attorney that allowed him to avoid jail time.

President Biden Launches Gun-Control Office
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President Biden handed gun-control activists another win on Thursday.

The Biden administration formally announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention. The White House said the office, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris (D.) and led by prominent gun-control advocates, will focus on implementing executive and legislative action to end the scourge of gun violence in America. Stefanie Feldman, a longtime policy advisor to President Biden on gun issues, will serve as the office Director.

CT: National Gun Group Appeals Court Decision Declining to Suspend Connecticut Assault Weapons Ban
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A national gun rights group has appealed an August decision by a federal court judge in New Haven, denying a request to halt Connecticuts ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

The National Association for Gun Rights has asked the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York to review a decision by U.S. District Court of Connecticut Judge Janet Bond Arterton, declining to issue a temporary injunction to bar the enforcement of Connecticut firearm policies adopted in the wake of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Pakistan: Burglar killed during daylight robbery
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Tragically, one of the injured thieves succumbed to his injuries on the spot, while the other was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The Rawalpindi police spokesperson stated that the two individuals had entered the house with intention of theft. In response to the perceived threat, the family opened fire, resulting in the death of one suspect, identified as Sharif alias Sharifa, and the injury of another, identified as Zahid.

MI: University adopts AI-fueled safety initiative to prevent gun violence
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Beginning in October, the firearm detection technology will be installed on 500 of the approximately 1,000 cameras on EMUs campus.

Once the system is operational, each camera with the software will have the ability to detect firearms within its view. If a firearm is detected by the AI, an alert is sent to the 24/7 staffed ZeroEyes headquarters for authentication. If authenticated, an image of the detected firearm would be sent to EMU Department of Public Safety (DPS) for immediate response.

Lige said this system will support first responders in more quickly identifying and mitigating potential threats to campus safety.

The Right Tools for the Job: A Personal Journey into Appendix Carry
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Today, Im gonna dive into the world of appendix carry. Now, I know what you're thinking: Mitch, aren't you going to shoot your junk off? Let's clear the airno, you won't, not if you're doing it right. Now that is out of the way, lets get into the real stuff.

I've been on a rollercoaster ride with my weight, fluctuating between 225 and 315 pounds for most of my adult life. Trust me, as I have been rocking a spare tire around my waist pretty much my whole life, finding a comfortable way to carry concealed felt like a pipe dream. But guess what? Just like any job, concealed carry gets a whole lot easier when you've got the right tools for the job.

NV: Homeowners Son Shoots 2 Intruders, Killing 1, During Morning Break-In Attempt
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Police reported a shooting incident on September 20, where a homeowners son, aged 50, shot two alleged intruders, killing one. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. near West Desert Inn Road and South Rainbow Boulevard. The assailants attempted to enter the house wearing masks, gloves, and dark attire. The homeowners son responded by shooting at them. One intruder was declared dead at the scene, while the other escaped in a grey sedan, only to be involved in a subsequent car accident and found with a gunshot wound.

MA: FPC Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Challenging Massachusetts Handgun Roster
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Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an amended complaint in its Granata v. Campbell lawsuit, which challenges Massachusetts ban on constitutionally protected, modern handguns commonly possessed and used for lawful purposes throughout the United States. The filing comes after the First Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the case to be reheard in light of the Supreme Courts decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen. The complaint can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

PA: State Rep. Rowe to host concealed carry seminar
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State Rep. David Rowe will host a concealed carry seminar at the Beaver Community Fairgrounds, located at 785 Snyder Ave. in Beaver Springs.

Rowe, R-85, invites constituents from the 85th Legislative District to attend the event. The class, held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, will cover the Commonwealths concealed carry laws, the permitting process and the rights afforded to us by the Pennsylvania Constitution and Second Amendment.

Supreme Court Ruling Could Decide Hunter Biden's Fate
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he outcome of an indictment against the president's son over a gun-related charge could rest on a Supreme Court ruling on whether the Second Amendment affords drug addicts the right to bear arms.

Hunter Biden was indicted on September 14 in Delaware on three counts relating to his alleged unlawful possession of a Colt Cobra revolver while using and being addicted to a narcotic substance, which carry a combined maximum sentence of 25 years in prison. He is due to appear in federal court on October 3.

The Increasing Burden of Backdoor Gun Control
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Backdoor gun-control laws and regulations are often promoted as public-safety measures, as if criminals will heed new laws that limit places for concealed carry, require safe storage of firearms or create magazine-capacity limits. Anyone with a little common sense could tell you that only the law-abiding follow these kinds of laws.

Gun-control-promoting politicians and the groups that back them like these burdensome regulations because they know many good citizens will respond to them by giving up on exercising their Second Amendment rights, as they dont have the time or money to deal with fees, paperwork, complicated regulations and frightening legal traps, such as overly broad sensitive-place restrictions.

Politicians can't ignore the Constitution when declaring public health emergencies
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We need to get public health emergencies under control. From vaccines and masks to firearms and free speech, enterprising politicians see general concerns about health as a fast track to do what they want. Regardless of our partisan leanings, this political epidemic needs to end.

A 2018 study on the role of social media in teen suicide reached a blunt conclusion: Greater time spent on online social networking promotes self-harm behavior and suicidal ideation in vulnerable adolescents.

Are 3D-Printed Guns Really About Free Speech?
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While people have long had the federal right to build their own firearm in the United States, thats historically required buying parts from manufacturers and a good deal of assembly. In some states, its perfectly legal to build your own untraceable AK-47 with just a few hours of effort, a sandblaster, and some drills. But youd nevertheless still need to purchase the individual parts and the know-how to put it all together. Or, with a 3D printer and some downloaded code, you can make all the parts at home.